Panasonic 42"46"50"55" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42st30 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
42”/46”/50”/55” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9/55,1 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y 
clase 42”/46”/50”/55” de Plasma
(41,6/46,0/49,9/55.1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)www.panasonic.com/help
For assistance (Canada), please call:1-866-330-0014www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:
1-877-95-VIERA...

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■Do not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
4 : 312 To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is 
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are 
sent or no operations are performed.
Typical still images
 
●Channel number and other logos 
●Image displayed in 4:3 mode 
●SD Card photo     ●Video game     ●Computer image
 
■Set up...

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Basic
Advanced
Support Information
Getting started
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of 
Panasonic Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United 
States and other countries.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-
3C, LLC.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo 
are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
“RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD.
This product is covered by U.S. 
Patent 5,193,000 until August...

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 Safety Precautions
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatu\
s to rain or moisture.
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) ab\
ove the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).
Important Safety Instructions
   
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
   
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service p\
ersonnel.
The lightning flash...

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●Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
  If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get  inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in 
fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the 
Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
  In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this  product it is possible that your household outlet may be 
wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s 
outlet is properly wired. If the...

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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING
Flat panel displays are not always supported on the 
proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s 
recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately 
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, 
chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or 
even death. 
The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is 
a member) is committed to making home entertainment 
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or...

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
n Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho\
wever, there is no...

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Accessories/Optional Accessories
 Accessories
Remote Control 
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000571
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
AC cord
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Quick start guide
Owner’s Manual
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Wireless LAN Adapter (p. 39)
Child safety
Optional AccessoriesPlease contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended\
 
Optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the Option\
al 
accessories...

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Getting started
 Accessories/Optional Accessories
Accessories
Assembly screws  
A
 XYN5+F20FN (for 42”/46”/50”)
  size (M5 × 20) (Silver) (4)
  THEL090N (for 55”)
  size (M5 x 25) (Black) (4)
B
  THEL087N (for 42”)
  THEL088N (for 46”/50”)
  THEL090N (for 55”)
  size (M5 x 25) (Black) (4)
C

 XSB4+8FNK (for 42”/46”/50”)  size (M4 x 8) (Black) (1)
Pole (1)
(for 42”/46”/50”)
Poles (2)
(for 55”)
L
R
 
●L or R is printed at the 
front of the poles.
Cover(1)
(for 42”/46”/50”)
 Base (1)
(for 42”/46”/50”)...

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Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.
 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury m\
ay result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.During set-up,...